Care homes in Portsmouth
There are 30 care homes registered with the CQC in Portsmouth, South East. 9 are nursing homes and 20 are registered for dementia care. 0 are rated Outstanding and 21 Good by the CQC.
Of the 3 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,650 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,425 to £1,788. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Portsmouth
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
Admiral Jellicoe House
Home of Comfort Nursing Home
Bluebell Nursing Home
Hamilton House
Harry Sotnick House
Mary Rose Manor
Regency Nursing Home
Cosham Court Nursing Home
47 live-in carers within about an hour of Portsmouth
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,240 a week. 38 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
“He stayed with her throughout the pandemic, refusing to visit his own family, who lived nearby, to reduce the risk of infection.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Typical fees in Portsmouth
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 30 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential care
- £1,650
- Usually £1,425 to £1,788 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,070
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Nearby council areas
Common questions
How much do care homes in Portsmouth cost?
The typical residential care home fee in Portsmouth is £1,650 a week, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many care homes are there in Portsmouth?
30 care homes in Portsmouth are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home in Portsmouth?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.